Whether you are recovering from surgery or managing a complex health condition, Ascension at Home Illinois - Southwest helps you regain your independence. We’re here to help you stay on track with your post-acute recovery plan — from skilled-nursing checkups and therapies, to home health aids and more. Our care teams deliver services in coordination with your doctor’s prescription and discharge orders.
Home health specialists deliver compassionate at-home care for your needs, including checking your vitals and medications, delivering IV therapy, rehabilitation therapies and assisting you with home care activities. We help you and your family make arrangements for medical devices and home care equipment. Our services include, but are not limited to:
- Nursing, rehabilitation and advanced wound care
- Personalized care for your changing needs
- Hospital resources to ensure continuity of treatment and communication throughout the transition home
- Multispecialty care team of nurses, therapists, social workers and home health aides
- Close partnership with your doctor(s)
- Emotional support for family members
- Educational resources
- Evidence-based treatment options
Specialty care programs in the home
Our care teams offer specialty care programs to help continue your recovery at home for:
- Complex wounds
- Diabetes
- Heart surgery
- Intravenous therapy
- Ostomy care
- Post-operative care, including joint care, stroke rehabilitation, home safety evaluations, fall prevention, exercise development, pain management and medication education
